Glove Box and Center Console Box Key

[Leo B]

Hi, I dont have Glove Box / Center Console Box Key. In my Avanti Production Record. The Trunk Key no. is 1496.
Does it help to make new one?
SI has a key to make a new one. Product #1343378
Edit... Maybe a new key can be made to match the lock. If I remove the lock and take it to a locksmith.

Edited April 25, 2023 by Leo B

[Dwight FitzSimons]

This was discussed recently on the SDC Forum, along with a recommendation.

--Dwight

https://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/forum/your-studebaker-forum/general-studebaker-specific-discussion/1984493-door-locks

 

 

Edited April 25, 2023 by Dwight FitzSimons

[Rick Allen]

My recently acquired '64 did not have a glove box or console key either, I went to a local Mom and Pop locksmith, I gave them the trunk key number from my production order paperwork and they made me two keys.  

Seems they had a computer program which would print out a sort of punch card, specific to the car make and key number which they input into the computer.  The card is then taken to their key cutting machine and in a matter of 2 minutes they can make a key.

As I said they are an old established mom and pop locksmith and have antiquated key cutting machines but they seem to work well, they made me two keys for the glove box/console and cut me one key for my ignition for which I had supplied a key blank, they charged me $15 for all three keys.